THIS IS THE WEEK THAT IS - Philadelphia, PA EPA
1812 Productions
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Apr 22, 2019
10:00 am - 2:00 pm (EDT)
APPOINTMENTS
Auditions will be by appointment in five-minute time slots – please e-mail Emily Kleimo Assistant to the Artistic Director, at Emily@1812productions.org, or call 215-592-9560, regarding an audition time. Equity Members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day, as time permits.
CONTRACT
SPT SPT-9; $679/week current min
SEEKING
5 roles have been CAST. Still seeking one role. See breakdown.
Show Synopsis: A political satire revue that features original sketches, songs and news parodies.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a 2-minute comedic monologue. The monologue can be from existing material or your own original writing.
LOCATION
1812 Rehearsal Studio
2329 S 3rd St
2nd Fl
Philadelphia, PA 19148
PERSONNEL
Written and performed by the This Is The Week That Is ensemble
Co-Directed by Jennifer Childs and Dan O’Neil
Plays and Players Theater
OTHER DATES
First rehearsal: Tuesday, November 5th 2019
First preview: Friday, November 29th 2019
Opening performance: Wednesday, December 4th 2019
Closing Performance: Sunday, January 5th 2020
OTHER
1812 Productions Personnel in Attendance: Emily Kleimo, Assistant to the Artistic Director and Jennifer Childs, Artistic Director
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
Character Breakdown:
Ensemble 1 THIS ROLE IS CAST
Ensemble 2 THIS ROLE IS CAST
Ensemble 3 (plays piano) THIS ROLE IS CAST
Ensemble 4 THIS ROLE IS CAST
Ensemble 5 THIS ROLE IS CAST
Ensemble 6
A diverse ensemble of actors of any race, gender or age. Actors should have strong writing and improvising skills. Ensemble 6 will play Kamala Harris, Beyonce and others- depending on who is in the news at the time. In addition, each actor plays an instrument as a part of the musical component of the show.
Roles Available: Ensemble 6
Roles Cast: Ensemble 1, Ensemble 2, Ensemble 3, Ensemble 4 and Ensemble 5.
Other Info:
* 1812’s mission is to entertain and educate through comedy. Comedy is all we do. For more info check out 1812’s web address -
www.1812productions.org
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
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